. Theodore Gray
When Elena returned home, she immediately fell into Teddy's arms.
"Ellie, teddy bear, you're home," Ted, a bright red-haired guy in a leather jacket with clear blue eyes, squeezed his sister so hard that she couldn't breathe.
"Ted, you're crushing me," Elena joked and ruffled Theodore's red hair.
Theo was the youngest child of the Gray family. He was adopted at the age of 9, after his mother died. It was the cannibals' fault, and Gray had actually snatched the boy from the seething cauldron in which he was about to be cooked. Theodore had his own scores to settle with De Niro, and the young man hated him no less than Elena. Now Mr. Gray was 17, and he played in a rock band and was preparing to enter the law ?faculty.
"Oh, Al, when I heard that you met with that freak, I came here right away. Did he talk to you? Did he see you there?" Theo clenched his fists.
"No, I didn't. I saw him, he didn't see me. Honestly, I have no desire to discuss him.
I still shudder when I think of De Niro. He became tougher and more domineering. But I have changed too and become an adult. So the past has no power over me," Elena spoke firmly and smiled.
The two of them entered the house and immediately smelled a delicious smell from the kitchen. Ana had cooked an omelet,
and almost the entire Gray family was sitting at the table. Elena took a seat next to Phoebe, and Mrs. Gray placed a plate of omelet in front of her, garnished with cheese and onions.
Elena smiled gratefully at her and began to eat. The table was discussing abstract topics, everyone was calm and cozy.
"Yes, Elena, while you were running. Taylor brought you a laptop and a phone. And don't look at me like that. We have a duplicate of the keys to Escala," Mia smiled.
"To be honest, Tey opened the lock with my help," Elliot chuckled. "The keys didn't work."
"Two burglars, damn it," Lincoln grumbled jokingly, taking a sip of coffee.
But in her heart she was grateful to Gray and Taylor that she had the opportunity to work.
After breakfast, Elena took a shower and, putting on a modest white dress, went to her room and, opening her laptop, went into her mail. And then she closed it in horror. There were about 100 letters in her mailbox, and half of them were from Nixon and Welch. The girl opened the first one.
From: Edward Nixon
To: Elena Lincoln
Date: 07/06/2013 09:40
Subject: Where are you?
El, why aren't you at work? Are you okay. The whole office is in an uproar.
Elena quickly typed a reply
From: Elena Lincoln
To: Edward Nixon
Date: 07/06/2013 10:55
Subject: vacation with family.
Sorry, I'm a little sick. The Grays took me to their place, and I'm resting. I'll be back on Monday.
She didn't burden Nixon with the fact that she had a nervous breakdown and all that. By writing about her illness, she calmed both him and herself.
An identical letter was sent to Welch, and with peace of mind, Elena deleted the letters from them and began preparing materials for the meeting with Daphne.
However, closer to two o'clock in the afternoon, a letter from an unknown address arrived in Elena's mail.
Elena's POV
Working on the presentation absorbed me. and I didn't immediately notice the new letter in my e-mail. An unknown address, the first time I've seen one like this. Something tells me that it shouldn't be opened, but curiosity gets the better of me and I click on it with the mouse.
From: Robert De Niro
To: Elena Lincoln
Date: 06.07.2013 14:01
Subject: business meeting
Dear Ms. Lincoln, I would like to meet with you and discuss some events.
I admit, I feel a little ashamed for stealing the French from you. But Jean-Paul's wife made a great roast, which took away my shame.
I slam my laptop shut. Bitch, where did he get my address? Well, where did he get it from? And to write me something like that. Or is this a hint at the fate of the Greys if I don't submit to him?
With trembling hands, I open the laptop and write a reply, brushing away tears.
From: Elena Lincoln
To: Robert De Niro
Date: 06.07.2013 14:32
Subject: Is this a hint?
Mr.
De Niro, are you hinting that you will eat those dear to me if I don't come to the meeting?
Robert sat in his office and waited for Elena's answer. From Martin, his deputy, he learned that Miss Lincoln had been at the opening of his restaurant and had a breakdown. The cannibal smirked. Memories are powerful things, after all, and they have power over people.
And he knew it better than anyone. The signal of a new letter distracted the Dark Lord from thoughts about the past.
After reading it, the cannibal choked on laughter. Why is everything so bad with this girl? Why does she see a threat in a simple letter?
Yes, he mentioned that he ate Jean-Paul's wife. But he did not intend to scare Elena.
De Niro pulled the laptop closer to him.
From: Robert De Niro
To: Elena Lincoln
Date:
06.07.2013 15:15
Subject: Misunderstood.
Elena, I do not intend to scare you. I simply brought to your attention. That I am still a cannibal and that I can apply my passions in business. But your family is not threatened. I give you my word, I will not hunt them.
After this letter, the man sipped his coffee and leaned back in his chair, relaxing. Elena had grown into a strong woman who could challenge him, and it would be difficult and pleasant to hunt her.